On Sunday, September 3, Pastor Jeff McLain started our series, To the Church, by looking at Acts 17 and beginning to dissect Paul's letter of 1 Thessalonians. Through this series, we find some principles and priorities from Paul that should still empower us today.
Our series, To the Church, will dissect Paul's first letter to the Thessalonian Church. By dissecting 1 Thessalonians we explore ways for the church to be more intentional with our faith, community, and our relationships. Paul's letter will challenge us to invest our efforts strategically, to know our scriptures in a transformative way, and to collaborate with God’s Spirit to bring about great results through small investments. Through the example of Paul and the Thessalonian Church, we will see how proclaiming the good news should be a bold declaration that challenges the status quo of the world. Paul also models a way that of encouraging other churches and missionaries. Living in a world of tension and properity, but with trials, tension and troubles reminds us to be both heavenly minded and earthly good. Despite the inevitable moments of pain, problem, and persecution, we are encouraged to find new ways to come together and grow in our faith. The Thessalonians had an intense time of persecution, and the letter was meant to help them lose their troubles and focus on their faith. Paul wrote to them to encourage growth, to continue walking with them, and to remind them of the principles that should guide their lives as followers of Jesus. Those same principles should empower us today.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back and intergenerational. As a church we want to be a welcoming, safe and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) and charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together and to partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two masters degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie and their three wander-filled daughters, are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches and books.
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